- Matching (Score)
- Our verdict
- Competing TVs
- TV appearance
- Where to buy
- Contrast and black detail
- HDR effect quality
- Factory color reproduction
- Color reproduction after calibration
- Smoothness of tonal transitions
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
- Blur and motion smoothness
- Console compatibility and gaming features
- Input lag
- Compatibility with PC
- Viewing angles
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Details about the matrix
LG UA75006LA (VA) Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: LG Resolution: 3840x2160 System: WebOS Model year: 2025
The UHD series from LG has long been considered one of the most affordable options on the market, and the UA7500 model is its latest representative in 2025. Depending on the chosen size, there are different matrix variants – in this case, we are looking at the version with a VA panel. A natural question arises: does such a cheap television actually make sense? And if so, who will find it to be the best choice?
LG UA75006LA - Our verdict
6.1
Overall rating
The LG UA7500 with a VA panel is a television designed for everyday watching of television, YouTube, or streaming platforms, where SDR content continues to dominate. In this role, it performs quite well – it has decent digital image processing, satisfactory upscaling, and fairly consistent tonal transitions. Its biggest advantage remains the webOS system, full of apps and features such as USB recording, AirPlay support, and screen mirroring. For many people, this is enough to consider it a "daily television." It will also serve well as a screen for the casual gamer – even though it's only a 60 Hz panel, it includes ALLM, VRR in the range of 48-60 Hz, and a convenient Game Bar, features typically reserved for more expensive models. The downsides? Above all, the viewing angles – as is typical with VA, the image quickly loses quality from the side. There are also no dynamic HDR formats, and the limited color palette makes cinematic "HDR effects" come across as minimal. On the other hand, this is an affordable television that will likely see attractive price reductions, so if someone doesn't want to spend a fortune and accepts its limitations, they will receive a solid "regular" with a good system. It's just a shame that the manufacturer didn't include the Magic remote in the package.
Advantages
High native contrast (VA Panel), better black levels, less "flattened" image during evening viewings
Correct upscaling and decent tonal gradation
webOS system with a rich app base and AirPlay support
Ability to record to USB from built-in tuners
Low input lag (below 10 ms)
Friendly for the "Sunday gamer": ALLM, VRR (48–60 Hz), Game Bar, HGiG
Disadvantages
Limited color gamut coverage (about 80% DCI-P3), HDR rather symbolic
Lack of dynamic HDR formats (Dolby Vision, HDR10+)
Typical viewing angle issues for VA panels
Pretty plastic case and no Magic remote included
Movies and series in UHD quality6.0
Classic TV, YouTube6.1
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)5.3
Gaming on console7.0
TV as a computer monitor5.4
Watching in bright light4.6
Utility functions7.0
Apps9.1
Sound quality6.0
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LG UA75006LA - Competing TVs in this price range
LG UA75006LA - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Bezel colour: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
At first glance, it is clear that the LG UA7500 belongs to the mid-range class. The television looks quite neat, although its bezels are rather thick and immediately remind you that this is not a premium model. The construction is mainly made of plastic, which immediately gives a budget feel to the device. Looking from the side, we notice that the casing is quite bulky, and when mounted on the wall, the screen does not sit perfectly flush, causing it to stick out slightly. For those who prefer to set the television on a cabinet, the manufacturer has prepared two widely spaced legs. This way, the whole unit stands stable, although it requires more surface area on the furniture.
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LG UA75006LA - Contrast and black detail
5.8/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
6,350:1
Result
5,800:1
Result
4,350:1
Result
4,500:1
Result
4,900:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
This is where the greatest advantage of the VA matrix version begins. With a contrast level of around 6000:1, evening viewing takes on depth, and darker scenes in movies look natural and do not fade into gray. It is clear that the blacks are much better than in the version with an IPS panel, and this difference determines the character of the television. Of course, it should be noted that the UA7500 does not have local dimming, so one should not expect miracles. The darkest shots will not measure up to more expensive TVs, but at least the contrast is stable and sufficient for convincing evening viewings.
LG UA75006LA - HDR effect quality
4.3/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 79.4%, Bt.2020: 59.2%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
300 nit
Result
263 nit
Result
366 nit
Result
218 nit
Result
351 nit
The LG UA7500 with a VA panel has a brightness that hovers around 350 nits, which, by today’s standards, isn't very impressive. It's hard to talk about a true HDR experience here – most content looks more like classic SDR with a slight attempt at highlights enhancement. One advantage is that regardless of the test pattern, the effect remained relatively stable. However, we noticed that in very extreme scenes with a lot of fine detail, the television can slightly dim the image to achieve better black levels, but this comes at the cost of visibility of bright effects. Additionally, it should be noted that the UA7500 is not equipped with any extra technologies for expanding color. It is neither a QLED panel nor a PFS LED, which is why the coverage of the DCI-P3 color palette is only 80%, causing many HDR movies to appear flat and not fully represent the variety of colors.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Our measurements were not just dry numbers – they quickly found confirmation when we reached for demanding test films. In the scene from Mr., where the image is bursting with strong contrasts and details, the UA7500 struggled to fully separate the bright and dark segments. The sun in the distance appeared completely washed out, and the whole image lacked the clarity one would expect from good HDR. The limited color palette was even more pronounced here – when a television equipped with additional filters to expand the gamut stood nearby, the difference was immediately noticeable. It looked somewhat better in more down-to-earth productions, such as Billy Lynn, mastered to 1000 nits – which is the value we most often encounter on streaming platforms like Netflix. In such content, it was evident that the dynamic tone mapping feature could somewhat save the image. The television then gained detail in bright elements, and colors achieved at least minimal consistency. It was still far from ideal, but at least in everyday use, the UA7500 did not seem completely helpless.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
LG UA7500 is not equipped with any dynamic HDR formats. We won't find either Dolby Vision or HDR10+, and these are often what give new life to images on lower-end TVs. Just start a movie on a streaming platform to notice the difference – many productions are recorded and mastered in these standards, allowing even average panels to extract more from themselves. In the case of the UA7500, that "lifeline" simply doesn't exist. It has been thrown into the deep end, and the only board keeping it afloat remains the previously mentioned dynamic tone mapping feature. This solution built into the TV independently adjusts brightness and contrast to the scene. It works quite well, but it cannot fully replace formats with dynamic metadata.
Static HDR10
Factory color reproduction
5.6/10
The Filmmaker mode on the LG UA7500 performs better than one might expect from such a budget TV, but let's not get carried away with the praise. The picture is put together quite sensibly and at first glance is not irritating; however, its weaknesses quickly start to show. This is most apparent in scenes with bright points – lamps in the background or reflections of light on the skin are clearly exaggerated. Characters' faces often look unnatural, as if they have been "burned out." Additionally, the default gamma settings brighten even the smallest details, causing the image to lose subtlety in darker areas. Nevertheless, the fact remains that, for its price range, the UA7500 in factory mode provides a decent starting point. However, it's clear that without additional correction, these issues cannot be avoided, which is why – as with other TVs – we decided to check what could be achieved after calibration.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
We noticed the greatest improvement when calibrating the mode intended for daily SDR content. We managed to smooth the white balance in an acceptable way and tackle the issue of excessive brightening of small elements by the gamma characteristic. As a result, the image gained the consistency and naturalness that were lacking in the factory settings. After such correction, we can confidently state that for daily television content, programs, or materials from YouTube, the LG UA7500 performs really well – especially after professional calibration. The situation is somewhat different for HDR content. Here, the calibration did allow us to tame the white balance and slightly improve brightness management, but the limitations of the design are immediately apparent. The lack of additional filters to widen the color palette means that the most vivid colors appear flat, and the image does not have the intensity we would expect from good HDR. In SDR, the UA7500 performs quite decently, but in HDR – despite corrections – it remains far behind, and this is a characteristic that one must accept when choosing this television.
LG UA75006LA - Smoothness of tonal transitions
8.8/10
The color transitions in most scenes were smooth and difficult for the average viewer to notice. However, the variant with the VA matrix offered something more – in the dark fragments of the image, one could see significantly more shades, as the higher contrast allowed them to be better revealed. As a result, the image did not appear flattened and looked more natural. The transitions between colors themselves generally appeared quite good and did not distract from the content.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
7/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The LG UA7500 with a VA panel has shown a really good performance in this category. The image scaling from Full HD content or even SD was surprisingly smooth. The picture looked smooth, edges weren't excessively jagged, and the television maintained a significant amount of detail, which meant that even older movies didn't lose their character. It particularly excelled with faces – there were no artificial contours or the "mask" effect, which often occurs in cheaper models. The way the television handled tonal transitions in lower-quality materials is also noteworthy. Thanks to digital processing, colors didn't blend together, and gradients looked natural and smooth. There was no intrusive image smoothing or loss of cinematic grain. This makes the UA7500 great for everyday content – from terrestrial television, through sports, to YouTube, where we often watch materials in various resolutions.
LG UA75006LA - Blur and motion smoothness
4.8/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
LG UA7500 is a television with a 60 Hz panel, so it’s hard to expect any awe in this category. It’s more of a screen intended for everyday content or an evening movie session rather than for following dynamic sports events or playing action games. It’s clear that the manufacturer directed this model specifically to that group of consumers – and in that regard, it performs correctly. We have the TruMotion function at our disposal, which is a motion smoother. It’s simple, has only one slider, but it can make a noticeable difference. At lower settings, the image appears more raw and cinematic, while at higher values, motion becomes smoother and more pleasing to the eye.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
The version with the VA panel performed well here, although it cannot be denied that with very fast movements, the image could leave a slight "trail." The ghosting was especially noticeable in tests of dynamic scenes, where the camera moved sideways or when quickly moving objects appeared on the screen. This is not something that completely ruins the viewing experience, but a keen eye will notice the difference and the image will not be as clear as in more expensive TVs with a 120Hz panel.
LG UA75006LA - Console compatibility and gaming features
6/10
- ALLM:
Yes
- VRR:
Yes
- VRR range:
48 - 60Hz
Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No - Correct implementation of HGIG:
Yes
- 1080p@120Hz:
No
- 1440p@120Hz:
No
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
LG UA7500 is a television that can be safely recommended to "casual" gamers. While it does not have a 120 Hz panel or HDMI 2.1 ports, so fully utilizing the potential of modern consoles is out of the question. However, the manufacturer has taken care to include a few extras that can make gaming more enjoyable. Notably, the Game Bar deserves mention – a very nicely designed panel where you can quickly view and change the most important settings. From this panel, we have access to features such as ALLM (automatic switching to game mode) and frame synchronization, which is VRR. The range of VRR is limited – it works from 48 to 60 Hz – but the mere presence of this feature in such an affordable television leaves a positive impression.
Additionally, there is support for HGiG, which is HDR calibration mode for gaming. It sounds good, but based on testing experiences, we already know that with the UA7500, this option doesn't make much sense. The television does not handle HDR very well, so paradoxically we achieved better results with this mode turned off. This is another signal that the UA7500 is more of a screen for occasional gamers who value simplicity and convenience rather than for those looking for full immersion from the latest consoles.
LG UA75006LA - Input lag
10/10
A delay of less than 10 ms is a result that more expensive models might envy. This makes games exceptionally responsive, and every action on the controller is immediately visible on the screen. This is one of the strongest points of this television, especially for those who enjoy firing up a console from time to time.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 10 ms | 2160p60: 10 ms | |
| 2160p60: 10 ms |
LG UA75006LA - Compatibility with PC
5.4/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Very Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Good
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 10ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
The LG UA7500 with a VA panel performs somewhat weaker in this regard. The fonts are not as crystal clear as in IPS, and after extended use, one can feel a difference in readability. The support for chroma 4:4:4 is of course available, so the colors look correct, but overall it doesn’t provide such a comfortable effect. In everyday use, the differences may not be significant, but for text and graphic work, IPS proves to be a much better choice. The VA version will work better as a universal TV with the option to connect a PC, rather than a fully-fledged office tool.
LG UA75006LA - Viewing angles
3.1/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 76%
The VA panel version presents a completely different approach. Directly in front, the screen looks decidedly better – the contrast is higher, blacks are deeper, and colors are more saturated than in IPS. The problem arises when we move away from the axis. Just sitting slightly to the side causes the colors to start losing their intensity, and the image becomes noticeably paler. Blacks quickly turn into gray, and the whole loses its original character. That's why the UA7500 in the VA version works best in a typically "cinema" setup – with a couch or armchair positioned centrally in front of the screen. In that scenario, the TV can provide much better viewing experiences than IPS, but when watching with a larger group from various spots in the room, the limited viewing angles become its biggest drawback.
LG UA75006LA - TV efficiency during daytime
4.6/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
LG UA7500 with a VA panel performed slightly better when it comes to watching in a bright room. The applied coating handles reflections moderately well – it does not eliminate them completely, but it softens them enough so that you can watch television during the day without much discomfort. A plus is that the TV maintains quite decent color saturation, making the picture not look washed out even with incoming light. The brightness is also a bit higher than in the IPS variant, reaching around 300 nits, so the screen is slightly more resistant to difficult lighting conditions. Of course, this is not a level that will ensure comfort in very sunny living rooms, but it does well under typical home conditions.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
LG UA75006LA (VA): 302 cd/m2
LG UA75006LA - TV features
7/10
System: WebOS
System performance: Decent
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): Yes
- Recording programming: Yes
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim at the screen): Infrared
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: Yes
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: No
- Voice search in native language: No
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Smart Features: WebOS
A big plus of the LG UA7500 is its use of the webOS system. We gain access to a rich library of apps, support for AirPlay, screen mirroring, and many additional features that allow us to use the television in a really convenient way. Thus, it is easy to connect a smartphone, watch something from streaming services, or use music apps. However, a downside is that webOS remains a rather "heavy" system, and on the UA7500, it does not operate as smoothly as in more expensive models. The situation is not made easier by the fact that the manufacturer did not equip us here with the Magic remote with a cursor, which significantly speeds up the operation. We get a regular infrared remote, lacking that "magic" wand. Of course, it can be purchased separately, but considering the cost, it is often better to pay extra for a higher LG model that already comes with such a remote.
Classic Features
In more traditional usage, the LG UA7500 also does not disappoint. The remote is equipped with a numeric keypad and a considerable number of buttons, which users accustomed to older solutions will certainly appreciate. Additionally, there is the possibility of recording programs to USB from built-in tuners and a quite readable EPG interface, which makes planning a TV viewing session easier. A downside remains the fact that the remote always requires aiming at the screen – but we believe that most more traditional users will be able to forgive it, treating it as a familiar and proven tool.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Obsługiwane formaty audio:
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: No
- DTS-HD Master Audio: No
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- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: No
- Audio description: Yes
LG UA75006LA - Apps
9.1/10
LG UA75006LA - Playing files from USB
8.2/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The media player in the UA7500 works fine – movies and music start without major issues, and this should be sufficient for most people. However, one thing caught our attention: the TV does not play all photo formats. In practice, this means that if we put photos straight from a smartphone onto a USB drive, some may simply not open. It’s a minor detail, but it’s worth keeping in mind. Fortunately, you can always use wireless image transmission and display photos on the screen in another way.
LG UA75006LA - Sound
6/10
81dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs
(TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
In terms of sound, the LG UA7500 doesn't surprise with powerful bass or the highest volume, but it performs surprisingly well. Our impression was that it performs better than most of the cheapest budget TVs and works really well in everyday use. It will be just right for news, programs, or series.
Acoustic Measurements
81dBC (Max)
75dBC
LG UA75006LA - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: 33.20.81
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: White LED
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